Our staff hosts stargazing events on regular schedules and when possible on demand for dates of your choice.

We offer several stargazing options for any occasion to include events at our premiere dark site 100 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ called the Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC). Attendees are responsible for their transportation to CAC. Events typically start 1/2 hour after sunset and are weather dependent. See below for a description of events and a link to the reservation request form. Typically we do not want to observe when the Moon is between First Quarter and within a few days after Full since the light from the Moon will hinder our ability to view deep sky objects. You can get Sun and Moon times for Tucson at: https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/usa/tucson

———– Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC) ————-

Scheduled Stargazing at CAC. A 2-hour observing session through one or several of our large telescopes. The number of telescopes will depend on how many participants are scheduled. Cost is $50/adult and $25/Child under 15. Specify number of adults and children. Cost is refundable if cancelled at least one-week before the event or if weather becomes an issue as evaluated by TAAA.

Upcoming Schedule, input date when reserving (times are Arizona or MST):

HOLIDAY OBSERVING: Monday December 23, 2024, 6:30-8:30 pm. Use the below form and input December 23, 2024 as the date. We will send you an invoice to your email address to pay. Fully refundable if you cancel at least 1 week in advance or if we have weather issues the day of the event. Any questions, email stargazing[at]tucsonastronomy.org.

Family or Corporate Event at CAC. A 2-hour observing session through one or several of our large telescopes on a date of your choosing. Upgrade to our Galaxy level to observe some incredible views through our largest telescope with a 40-inch diameter mirror. Ideally the event should be scheduled on a date with a minimal Moon in the evening and suggested dates can be provided when requesting a reservation. Price provided upon request. Cost will be provided when the reservation is made.

Information and Reservation Request

To make a reservation or request availability / price quote, please submit the form below.

Tucson Stargazing Adventures - CAC Events

Tucson Stargazing Adventures - CAC Events

Request form for CAC Stargazing (paid) events.

( * = Required Field )

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

City *

State

Zip *

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Email Address *

Event Type:

Our Regularly Scheduled Dark Site Event

A Private Star Party at our Dark Site

A Private Star Party at our Dark Site - Galaxy Upgrade

Number aged 16 and older in Your Party *

Number aged 15 and younger in Your Party *

Requested Date *

Comments and/or Request specific Objects or Object types to view

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